Eng_Ahmad1986 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Hello to all 🙂 A friend mine has a mk8 1.0 ecoboost 100ps automatic just like mine, he has around 10k miles on the clock, he is continuously monitoring his oil consumption and he discovered that he lost around 0.3 litres in around 4.5 k miles , I've searched allover the internet for a clear statement from Ford regarding what can be considered ( normal ) oil consumption for the ecoboost 1.0, I found nothing, So I'd like to share this with you, how much is your oil consumption, and if any body know the official word from Ford about the oil consumption in that engine ? the dealer said to him that's its ok and within the normal limits, I don't know also that if his engine is still relatively new and would burn some oil until its completely run in , or he shouldn't have that amount of consumption. any help is greatly appreciated guys so he can take an action if something is wrong with his car, afterall he is still under warranty 🙂 thank you very much for considering 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef89 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I've had my 2017 1ltr EcoBoost MK8 125 (manual) for a year and I check the oil constantly. I've not had to top it up once in between services so if it is using oil it's not discernable. Mileage has gone from 7500 to 14000 during the last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG97 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Since my last oil change approximately 8500 miles ago, I haven’t noticed any major fuel consumption. If it has used anything, it’s drops at most. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bloodaxe Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I only do low mileage these days - only on 9,000 now at 20 months. I had an oil change at the 12 month check when the car had done 5,000 miles, so (perhaps unsurprisingly), like the other guys so far, have not seen any discernable use of oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatto Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I put about 0.25 litres of oil in my MK7 St-Line 140 but that was about two weeks after it's 2nd service . I think they may have under filled it a fraction during the oil/filter change. After that I covered about another 17,000 miles (and had a 3rd service ) checking it weekly and never put another drop in it. The manual does say that you may get higher oil consumption during the run in period and reaches it's normal consumption at approximately 3000 miles. I assume he's checking it after the car has cooled down and on level ground on each occasion? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng_Ahmad1986 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 thank you all , it appears from your responses that there shouldn't be any noticeable oil consumption , but it should be noted also that he doesn't have to top up either , but as you know , the length between the min and max marks on the dipstick equates to 1 litre, what he found is that after 4.5k miles since the last oil change he noticed that the level dropped from the max mark by around the third, so do you think this is normal , or there is something that needs to be checked ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Imo 0.3 of a litre in 4.5k is slightly high but not unreasonable. A lot of VAG group engines would have 0.5 per 5k as perfectly normal according to manufacturer. It would be interesting to see what happens in the next 5k. My wife's mk8 1.0 doesn't seem to have used much but all engines are different. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bloodaxe Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, Guy Heaton said: A lot of VAG group engines would have 0.5 per 5k as perfectly normal according to manufacturer. Both the new Audi diesels I've had needed the full litre of oil (that they thoughtfully put in a smart bag in the boot) during the first 1,000 miles - but then never needed any more topping up between services. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I've done 21k miles since I bought the car and have never put any oil in inbetween services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 That was it yes, the initial 1000 mile I remember now. Lots of complaints about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef89 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Guy Heaton said: That was it yes, the initial 1000 mile I remember now. Lots of complaints about it. Same with my A3 before the Fiesta. Had it from new and used about a litre... Was worried at first until I read its pretty normal. Does everyone check theirs when it's stone cold, or after 10 mins like I'm sure I've read in the manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I tend to to do it cold as a baseline. 10 minutes after driving to Scotland leaves your oil a different temp than 10 mins after driving to the shops. I'd not get too hung up about the oil. Try to check it in the same conditions each time, but as long as it's in between the marks it's fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatto Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 The manual says Check the oil level before starting the engine or switch the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Maximum oil consumption should be no more than 0.5litre /1000km Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Richard Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Many manufacturers seem to quote 1 ltr per 1000 miles as 'reasonable', which I think is ridiculously high. For comparison, I had a diesel Mondeo which I bought at 13K miles and sold at 75K+, and during that time I don't think the oil level on the dipstick dropped by even a mm between changes. In fact, I can't remember any car I have owned in the last 20 years which has used oil to any significant degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusitne Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 My fiesta is due a service. I Keep checking the oil. Last service was 18 months ago and oil level still between min and max - about half way on indicator. Engine seems does not use a large amount of oil. Last service approx 11000 miles ago - currently has 33000 mile on the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatto Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 11 hours ago, Jusitne said: My fiesta is due a service. I Keep checking the oil. Last service was 18 months ago Sounds like it's overdue a service by 6 months if you have a 2016 Fiesta, I thought all models from that year were 12,500 miles or one year which ever is sooner. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusitne Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 You are right - its overdue. Will get it done in next couple weeks (only done 3,000 over last 6 months and I keep checking oil level which is fine). Unsure whether to take to main Ford dealer as when I called for price they offered a reduced service saying some things in the major service I may not want to get done - very odd I thought! Going to book it into another Ford dealership for a major service as per Fords service schedule plus get brake fluid changed. Major service includes changing spark plugs - thought spark plugs would last longer than 33K miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatto Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 On my MK7 I had the brake fluid done at 2 years, think I'm a bit paranoid about brake fluid after an incident I had about 15 years ago. Was going down a steep hill up in the Peak district and had a sudden loss of braking, managed to avoid going through a hedge by using the handbrake, but only just. Turns out my brake fluid had absorbed a lot of water and the water had boiled under the pressure of braking on the hills causing steam bubbles in the fluid and almost total loss of braking. Luckily my handbrake was old school cable operated drums on the rear. My 3rd service on the MK7 included Spark Plugs, not sure how necessary that actually is but it's part of the schedule and I had to get it done by the book as it was a lease car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketcase86 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 A friend of mine has the 1.6 eco boost focus and over last 2 days it’s had around 1.5 lots of oil put into it and it’s still not showing on the dipstick. Was serviced before he got it by main dealer feb last year, April had low oil pressure warning light went into dealer and filled up oil accordingly September same issue now again it’s saying the same. Different Ford dealer now saying put 4.6l oil in as it’s not showing on dipstick. It’s not leaking the oil and surley can’t be burning that much as it’d be smoking and there’s no smoke at all coming from it. Any ideas what it could be? I’ve seen videos of eco boost engines with the oil all congealed up inside is that a common occurrence with the eco boost engines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Basketcase86 said: April had low oil pressure warning light went into dealer and filled up oil accordingly September same issue now again it’s saying the same. Different Ford dealer now saying put 4.6l oil in as it’s not showing on dipstick. Time for a new engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketcase86 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 It’s luckily still under warranty till mid March but he doesn’t know anything about cars and I don’t really know how to go about telling them they need to put the ***** own oil in it as it’s clearly a fault and not trying to charge him £45 to do it but he also won’t say that to them. He’s got it booked back on Wednesday for them to check it with full oil so he’s getting the advised( where they got the figure from I have no idea) 4.6l put in tomorrow at the local very helpful and knowledgeable 1man run motor factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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